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12th Sep 2020, 09:11 AM #16Most Valued Member
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I hate to be "that guy", but is it legal to DIY modify the pedals of your own car? The company Kryn linked to will have gone through a testing regime and obtained approval for their pedal modification.
If you have access to NDIS funding I'd be pursuing that and getting a commercially available mod fitted. If not, would it be possible to modify the seat rails to give you more legroom?Chris
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12th Sep 2020, 12:30 PM #17
My original suggestion was to have a module located by keyhole locators and spring loaded pin for locking it to a plate on the floor / firewall.
Its an electronic device, there is no reason for it to be mounted under the dash, if the locking pin is extended up far enough you would be able to swap it from side to side single handed while in a seated position.
Using mechanical linkages is complicating the solution that is 90 % solved because you already have DBW.
As pointed out check the legalities of doing this work.
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12th Sep 2020, 12:38 PM #18Diamond Member
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As far as I know I can modify my vehicle as long as it passes inspection. I did this when I bought the car. There wasn't a local business who could approve the mod so I got permission to was able to get a auto mechanic to inspect and approve.
I do have access to the NDIS and asked them if they knew of a company who could do the mod, but they couldn't help me.
There's a company in Perth (200 km away ) who are known for tray back conversions, etc who have done some vehicle mods, but they were the ones who gave me a vague '8 hours' rsponse a while ago.
I realise this is a complicated project and request for ideas and I appreciate all your ideas guys, thanks.
I took some pics and found my 'spare' accelerator pedal so I will post later today. (my Samsung phone won't play with any PC I have access to, so its hard to get the pics off the phone atm.....grrrr )
As a precurser, I see the pedal appears to need o be mounted at a slight angle to fit in the car AND the pedal arm is a crazy shape to get the pedal in the correct position.... It appears to have been made to fit the space available.
Not a good sign.
Steve
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12th Sep 2020, 02:03 PM #19Diamond Member
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Forum is not letting me attach pics, for some reason. I have resized them down to 63 kb and still no go.
Sorry. Will try later.\\Steve
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12th Sep 2020, 03:30 PM #20
Steve
Let me understand what you have and what you are trying to achieve.
You have a 2006 Audi A6 that has been modified by
moving the accelerator pedal to the left of the brake pedal ??
Making this modification allows the space where the accelerator was to be available for your prosthetic right foot with it's restricted ankle movement.
firstly, I'm somewhat surprised that the modification is considered "legal" as I would expect the requirement for the brake pedal to be located to the left of the accelerator (as it is in ever car and truck I've ever been in) would hold even of you drive using only your left foot.
First off I think you should confirm this -- to my way of thinking -- totally unorthodox arrangement of foot pedals is actually "road legal". The presumed date of the modification would suggest it was performed before the NDIS got up and running.
Secondly, I fully understand why your wife will not drive your car. I've seen cars modified with a hand throttle, but swapping the position of the throttle and brake pedals ???
Thirdly, I suggest you put real pressure on the NDIS to get your car fixed. And until the car is fixed you say off the sherbets ...regards from Canmore
ian
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12th Sep 2020, 05:15 PM #21Most Valued Member
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It is legal to have the accelerator pedal on the left hand side, there are plenty of amputees that have no right foot.
Steve is NOT wanting to swap or move the brake pedal, just move the accelerator pedal with the right one out of the way.
KrynTo grow old is mandatory, growing up is optional.
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12th Sep 2020, 05:40 PM #22Most Valued Member
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Here's another commercial one: https://totalability.com.au/products...t-accelerator/
They have an installer in Perth: https://www.freedommotorsaustralia.com.au/Chris
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12th Sep 2020, 06:58 PM #23I break stuff...
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12th Sep 2020, 07:45 PM #24As a precurser, I see the pedal appears to need o be mounted at a slight angle to fit in the car AND the pedal arm is a crazy shape to get the pedal in the correct position.... It appears to have been made to fit the space available.
Not a good sign.
Metal shaft can be bent to put the pedal where you need it.
https://raceworks.com.au/sensors/acc...pedal-sensors/
Pedal can be mounted at different angles.
https://www.lokar.com/assets/instruc...riveByWire.pdf
Just the electronics itself, sort out your own pedal.
https://www.peracing.com.au/product/...ted-pedal-box/
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12th Sep 2020, 07:56 PM #25Novice
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My daughter has a fused right ankle after a head on accident. She had a left foot accelerator fitted by Frank's Engineering here in Victoria. The pedals flip up. If she is driving, the left accelerator is down and the right flips up. If her husband drives, he flips the left up and the right down. It works perfectly and allows room for the non-working foot . There would have to be someone in your area that does them. Take a look at a few of the websites. It may give you the right idea.
It works similar to the passenger side learner car pedals.
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12th Sep 2020, 10:14 PM #26Diamond Member
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12th Sep 2020, 10:17 PM #27Diamond Member
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12th Sep 2020, 10:20 PM #28Diamond Member
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That was my orignial goal, flip down pedals, but I can't find anyone to do it.
I actually bought the car from melbourne and if I had know would have got it done before it was shipped over.......doh.
Someone told me about Franks and how the cost was very reasonable.
The UK business got back to me. No go on a kit I could fit myself.....
Steve
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13th Sep 2020, 01:48 PM #29Diamond Member
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13th Sep 2020, 02:04 PM #30Diamond Member
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Thanks Jack. Their setup seems to 'blank' the right accelerator when using the left one ( which is no good for me ) but I will email to see if their are any other options.
I must admit....I hadn't rechecked to see if any new businesses had popped up recently, and I have been found out...lol
I relied on last I investigated this. (A couple of years ago. )
Maybe the advent of the NDIS has improved services , in the last couple of years, somewhat.....
I have also sent emails to the links Droog posted to see if they have any expereince with this problem and if their modules are compatible with my Audi.
Sorry Droog. I initally didn't follow what you were saying, but it makes sense now I've seen the links. Thanks.
I also found a local business that helps elderly people and pertain to do vehilce mods, locally. They are adjacent to a Mens Shed, so they might be their source of manpower.
I few leads to chase up. Thanks guys.
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